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18 April 2025

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A puja altar set up in front of a large cut-out portrait of a smiling man in a red-maroon turban, red-and-white flower garlands and a pink rose held in one hand, raised palm waving. The portrait is labelled on a white card reading "KAILASA ECUADOR". On a pink-red draped table stand a small brass-and-jewelled figure of a standing deity wrapped in pink cloth, a gold-trimmed maroon flag on a brass stand, a bell, a brass pot, oil lamps, a small printed picture of deities, a plate of rice and coloured food, and an orange cup on a saucer. A wooden door frame appears at left. No living people are visible.A photograph of a table display with a small brass murti of a standing figure dressed in a red-brown turban and an elaborate multicoloured jewelled necklace, draped in a magenta cloth. Behind it is a sign reading KAILASA ECUADOR beside floral garlands of white and red flowers. Beside the murti sit an orange cup on a saucer, a brass bell, a small brass cup with spoon, and a brass lamp. In front, a silver oval plate holds a meal arranged in sections: white rice, yellow turmeric rice, a fried or spiced dish, red beetroot preparation, black-eyed peas, and fried potato pieces, served as annadaan food offering. No people are visible.A photograph of a life-size cutout portrait of a smiling man in a red turban with a vertical red-and-black mark on his forehead, wearing a red-orange robe with a yellow sash and layered rudraksha malas with gold beads and white and red beads. A microphone is clipped near his face. Two white jasmine-style garlands with red pom-poms and yellow flowers hang over the cutout's shoulders, and the cutout is set on a dark wooden surface beside a white sign reading KAILASA PORUR. The bottom right shows a Chennai timestamp and date. No physical people are visible; the only human figure is the printed portrait.

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KAILASA BOLIVIA On 18/4/2025

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A puja altar set up in front of a large cut-out portrait of a smiling man in a red-maroon turban, red-and-white flower garlands and a pink rose held in one hand, raised palm waving. The portrait is labelled on a white card reading "KAILASA ECUADOR". On a pink-red draped table stand a small brass-and-jewelled figure of a standing deity wrapped in pink cloth, a gold-trimmed maroon flag on a brass stand, a bell, a brass pot, oil lamps, a small printed picture of deities, a plate of rice and coloured food, and an orange cup on a saucer. A wooden door frame appears at left. No living people are visible.A photograph of a table display with a small brass murti of a standing figure dressed in a red-brown turban and an elaborate multicoloured jewelled necklace, draped in a magenta cloth. Behind it is a sign reading KAILASA ECUADOR beside floral garlands of white and red flowers. Beside the murti sit an orange cup on a saucer, a brass bell, a small brass cup with spoon, and a brass lamp. In front, a silver oval plate holds a meal arranged in sections: white rice, yellow turmeric rice, a fried or spiced dish, red beetroot preparation, black-eyed peas, and fried potato pieces, served as annadaan food offering. No people are visible.
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KAILASA PORUR CHENNAI On 17/4/2025

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A photograph of a life-size cutout portrait of a smiling man in a red turban with a vertical red-and-black mark on his forehead, wearing a red-orange robe with a yellow sash and layered rudraksha malas with gold beads and white and red beads. A microphone is clipped near his face. Two white jasmine-style garlands with red pom-poms and yellow flowers hang over the cutout's shoulders, and the cutout is set on a dark wooden surface beside a white sign reading KAILASA PORUR. The bottom right shows a Chennai timestamp and date. No physical people are visible; the only human figure is the printed portrait.A photograph of a home shrine set against dark wood cabinetry. At centre is a large brass bowl on a tiered brass base, decorated with a navy cloth, gold leaf-patterned trim, pink cloth inside and yellow and white flowers, with a red flower on top. Behind it hangs a large printed picture of a seated figure in red garments wearing a red flower garland. To the left, a small shelf holds brass deity figures with white and red garlands, a framed picture of a multi-tiered deity image, and a brass vessel with a small lingam and flowers. To the right stand a brass lamp and a small saucer with a grey-white bowl. A cutout standing figure in orange garments with a white turban and a rudraksha mala appears at the far right. A white ceramic bird figurine sits on the right edge. Flowers and petals are scattered on the wooden surface. The bottom right corner carries a timestamp reading Chennai Apr 18, 2025 05:19:58.
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KAILASA SEERAGAPADI On 18/4/2025

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Photo of a shrine inside a temple hall showing a dark stone deity figure seated in a golden arched niche with a tall shivalinga-like form behind, draped in green fabric and garlands. In front, small statues in red and gold saris with gold jewellery stand among scattered white and purple flower petals on the floor. A sheer patterned veil drapes one statue. A timestamp reads 18 Apr 2025 13:04:41, Tamil Nadu, kailasa seeragapadi. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a shrine inside a temple hall. At centre stands a dark stone deity murti (a Shiva lingam with a tall shaped crown and a garland of blue and white flowers) set on a golden yoni-pitha base, with a deep red cloth draped beneath. Two standing figurines flank it: one on the left in red and orange sari with a garland, and one on the right in pink and red sari with a sheer patterned veil and a crown. A smaller seated figure in red wears a gold necklace in front. Scattered white and purple flowers cover the floor. Behind are gilded arches and painted deity figures in blue and green robes. A timestamp in the corner reads 18 Apr 2025 13:04:40, Tamil Nadu, kailasa seeragapadi.A dark-complexioned deity murti seated on a throne-like niche framed by ornate gold arch carvings, wearing a tall silver crown with a pink tassel, gold necklaces, a rudraksha mala with flower garlands, and a teal-blue silk sari with magenta borders. Two brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a steel plate holds white powder and small bowls in the foreground. Warm light with sun rays falls across the scene, with a timestamp overlay reading 18 Apr 2025 and Tamil Nadu, kailasa seeragapadi.A photograph of a dark-hued deity murti seated within an ornate gold-leaf arched shrine niche against a deep magenta backdrop. The murti wears a tall silver crown with a pink flower, a dark blue silk skirt with magenta and gold border, a gold necklace, a rudraksha mala and flower garlands, and holds two raised arms with ornamented hands. Brass lamp stands flank the shrine. A timestamp reads 18 Apr 2025 13:04:25, with Tamil Nadu and kailasa seeragapadi printed in the corner.A photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti seated on a gilded throne with an ornate arched golden backdrop and a maroon cloth behind it. The figure wears a turquoise blue silk sari with magenta and gold borders, a tall silver crown with a pink flower, a gold necklace, and a long rudraksha mala, with flower petals scattered on the garment. Tall brass lamps stand on either side, and the image is marked with a 18 Apr 2025 13:04:22 Tamil Nadu timestamp and kailasa seeragapadi overlay in the corner.Photograph of a black-stone deity murti seated on a gilded throne inside a shrine, wearing a crown with a pink tuft, a turquoise and magenta silk sari-style garment with floral garlands, gold necklaces and a rudraksha mala. Two arms hold ritual objects while the figure sits on an ornate golden peetha with a red backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side and a framed painting with gold trim is visible at left. Sunlight streaks across the frame. No physical people are present.
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KAILASA Salem On 17/4/2025

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A photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a gold-framed pedestal inside a shrine, set against an orange backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The four-armed figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a white and red tilak, a white flower garland and a red and teal silk sari with gold border and a wide red sequined band. Yellow and orange flowers are tucked into its arms and a gold tassel hangs from its braid. A timestamp reads Apr. 18, 2025 9:21:31 a.m., with the location Salem, Tamil Nadu.A black stone murti of a goddess seated on a golden throne within a gold-carved arched niche against an orange backdrop. She wears a tall crown decorated with stones and a green-and-silver crown band, a red sari with a green and gold border, and a jewelled green waist belt. Garlands of yellow flowers and red hibiscus hang from her arms and shoulders, and she holds a few ritual implements in her multiple hands. Timestamp text in the lower right reads Apr. 18, 2025 9:21:36 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu. No people are visible in the scene.A black stone murti of a multi-armed deity stands in a gilded arch niche against an orange backdrop. The figure wears a red and teal silk sari with gold zari border, a tall jewelled crown with red flower, a white and red garland, and is decorated with yellow flowers and red hibiscus. A red and silver-patterned cloth band hangs on each side. A timestamp reads Apr. 18, 2025 9:21:40 a.m., Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.A photo of a worship arrangement on a green cloth-covered wooden stand inside a temple-like hall. Two gold-toned figures in pink silk garments stand on either side of a central golden Shiva linga with a cobra hood, decorated with a gold necklace, jewelled ornaments and a red hibiscus flower. The figure on the left wears a turban and a pearl necklace; the figure on the right has a black braided hairstyle with white beadwork and gold armlets. Silver plates hold offerings with yellow flowers, a small silver lamp and a silver ritual object. Two ornate brass oil lamps with lit flames sit in the foreground, and a large brass tray with a red-and-white flower garland lies at the lower right. A timestamp reads Apr. 18, 2025 10:23:58 a.m. Salem Tamil Nadu.Interior shrine photo with three black stone deity murtis in gilded arched niches against orange-draped backdrops. On the left, a four-armed murti wears a red and green skirt-like garment, a gold crown and a garland of yellow flowers. The central murti wears a white dhoti with a red-and-gold patterned shawl, a crown, a long staff and layered necklaces. Two flanking murtis wear pink skirts and pink crowns with gold necklaces. Small metal figures and a kolam-like floral design sit on the floor before the central niche. A timestamp reads Apr. 18, 2025 10:24:18 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.A worship setup photographed indoors. Two standing figurines in pink draped cloth, adorned with necklaces and flowers on their headwear, flank a golden cobra-hooded linga with a red hibiscus flower and gold garland. A green cloth covers the low wooden platform. In front sit brass oil lamps (diyas) burning, a brass bell at left, a large brass tray holding silver-patterned ritual items, white flowers and green leaves, and a small brass lamp. No living people are visible. A timestamp reads Apr. 18, 2025 10:23:56 a.m. Salem, Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA TANJAVUR On 18/4/2025

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A photograph of a black-stone standing deity murti in an indoor shrine against a golden-yellow wall. The murti wears a tall green and silver crown with a diamond-shaped ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, a silver and jewelled necklace with red stones, and a yellow and gold brocade garment with green borders. It holds a silver trident in its raised left hand, which has a red dot on the palm. Marigold flowers lie at its feet on a dark pedestal. A red sign reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a timestamp reads Apr 18, 2025 7:53:50 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. No people are visible.A standing black stone murti of a deity with a trident in its raised left hand stands against a gold-painted wall. It wears a tall green and silver jewelled crown, a large silver and jewelled necklace, a yellow and green dhoti and a gold-bordered shawl. A red sign at its base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, and a timestamp on the photo shows Apr 18, 2025 7:53:45 AM. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.A photograph of a standing black stone murti of Shiva in an indoor shrine with a yellow-ochre wall and a maroon-bordered cloth canopy above. The deity wears a tall green and silver crown with a silver mandala-patterned headpiece, a tilak on the forehead, a large silver and jewelled necklace with red stones, and a yellow silk dhoti with green borders and a gold-embroidered shawl draped over one shoulder. It holds a silver trident in the left hand and has a red dot on the raised palm. A red placard at the base reads KAILASA THANJAVUR, with flower petals at the feet. A timestamp overlay on the lower right reads Apr 18, 2025 7:53:42 AM, Karanthai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
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KAILASA THONDAIYARPET On 18/4/2025

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Indoor shrine photographed in a yellow-walled room with a golden arch above a red-draped altar. Three metal deity murtis stand in the center, garlanded with white and orange marigold garlands, one holding a golden staff and a trident-like pole. Brass oil lamps, a lit diya, plates of fruit, a coconut, flowers and kumkum-filled bowls sit on a red cloth in front. A standing cutout poster on the right shows a bearded figure in a pink-and-orange turban with rudraksha beads, and a small framed portrait sits beside the altar. A timestamp reads 18 Apr 2025 20:52:07 Chennai, Kailasa Tondaiarpet. No people are visible.A woman with a red bindi and orange garment, wearing layered necklaces and a white-bordered shawl, takes a close selfie in front of a shrine. Three deity murtis stand on a red and gold draped altar, garlanded with white flowers and multicoloured beads, and holding staffs. A brass oil lamp, flower-decorated plates with coconut and offerings sit on the altar. To the right, a printed cut-out of a smiling bearded man in a pink turban, rudraksha-style beads and marigold garland stands beside a framed picture of a figure holding a trident. A sign reads KAILASA TONDIAARPET BHARAT. A timestamp reads 18 Apr 2025 20:15:36 Chennai Kailasa Tondaiarpet.A photograph of a shrine corner at KAILASA Tondaiarpet with a sign reading "KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT" above. A life-size cutout of a seated figure in a red-brown turban with a sacred mark, wearing layered rudraksha and gold-toned beaded necklaces with yellow flowers, sits behind a red cloth with a trident beside it. Beside it stands a framed printed portrait of a figure with long dark hair, bare-chested, in rudraksha garlands and red-brown dhoti, captioned on the sign area by no legible name. Offerings on red cloth and brass trays include a coconut, banana, betel leaf, flowers, a copper lamp with a flame, a bowl of white powder, and a copper vessel. No people are physically present.A shrine room with yellow walls holds three garlanded deity murtis on a red and gold draped platform, with tall gold staffs in front. A gold plaque reads KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. To the right stands a life-size cutout of a smiling man in a pink turban, layered rudraksha and gold necklaces, and orange robes, with a trishul beside it. Brass lamps, a plate of fruit, coconut halves, marigold petals and a banana-leaf offering are arranged on the red cloth in front. No people are visible.A photograph of a ritual offering arrangement laid out on a red cloth with green borders, shot from above. Brass trays hold a small brass deity murti decorated with yellow flowers and kumkum, a coconut wrapped in fibre with a yellow garland on a large brass plate, halved coconuts and bananas on a silver plate, and a bowl of white sweet offerings served on green leaves garnished with yellow flowers. Small brass oil lamps with a flame, brass cups, turmeric and kumkum dishes, yellow marigolds and a brass lamp with incense sticks complete the setup. A red and gold brocade hanging forms the backdrop. No people are visible. A timestamp reads 18 Apr 2025 20:15:27 Chennai Kailasa Tondaiarpet.A woman in a cream saree with an orange blouse stands at the left of a shrine, her braided hair down her back, lighting or offering at an altar. Three silver-finished murtis stand in a golden arch, garlanded with marigold and red flower strands, one wearing a red cloth backdrop and a tall silver crown. Oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a plate of offerings sit on a red-draped altar. To the right, a standing cutout of a smiling man in an orange turban and heavy beaded necklaces stands beside a printed figure holding a trident. A yellow wall carries a sign reading KAILASA TONDIARPET BHARAT. A timestamp reads 18 Apr 2025 19:51:30 Chennai.

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